The presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic neuron do not directly contact each other because
A)one would inhibit the actions of the other.
B)they never grow to sufficient length.
C)the synaptic vesicles keep them apart.
D)this would cause continuous impulse transmission.
E)acetylcholine prevents this action.

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Direct contact between the presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic neuron would result in continuous impulse transmission and loss of regulation of the signal. The synaptic cleft between the two neurons prevents this from happening.

The Presynaptic Neuron and Postsynaptic Neuron Do Not Directly Contact